WinSouth’s Best Day Ever
WinSouth’s Best Day Ever ended on a high note by giving back over $4,500 to families to help with their grocery bills. WinSouth Credit Union made a significant impact on Northeast and Central Alabama families through their Best Day Ever Event. Employees visited local grocery and convenience stores throughout the community and surprised several […]
Happy Thanksgiving from The Messenger
The Messenger wishes you a happy and safe Thanksgiving with those you love. We will be closed Thursday, Nov. 23 and Friday, Nov. 24, 2023 to celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday. Your papers will still be delivered by United States Postal Service, but delivery may be delayed due to the holiday. We will be back in […]
H.O.P.E., Inc. honors Jerry Reaves
By Kaitlin Hoskins, News Editor Board members, staff members and members of Norman “Jerry” Reaves’ family attended a special dedication ceremony Tuesday, November 21 at H.O.P.E., Inc. in East Gadsden. The board members had been trying to get the Reaves family together for the dedication for a while, and Tuesday before Thanksgiving, all the pieces […]
Barrie Center receives state grant money
Governor Kay Ivey has awarded grants totaling more than $2.4 million to agencies that provide professional assistance to child abuse victims in 15 north Alabama counties. “Child abuse unfortunately continues to be a crime that affects too many Alabama children and families,” Ivey said. “I will continue to support those who are working to help […]
Gadsden Fire Department kicks off annual Toys From Santa drive
The Gadsden Fire Department is now accepting donations for its annual Toys from Santa program. The program helps children and families in Gadsden have a jolly Christmas through collection and distribution of donations. “Please consider supporting this program organized by the men and women of the Gadsden Fire Department,” said Gadsden Mayor Craig Ford. “These […]
Pies, pies and more pies!
By Andy Bedwell “As American as apple pie” is a favorite and true expression. Let’s bake some delicious pies this week. Lemon Chess Pie 2 cups sugar 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon cornmeal 4 eggs 1/2 stick of butter or margarine 1/4 cup lemon juice 1 tablespoon grated lemon rind 1/4 cup milk 9-inch […]
Arranging the Pieces: Meeting new people
By Tabitha Bozeman Last weekend, we took our annual family trip to Tallahassee, FL to see a game at my husband’s all-time favorite school and alma mater: FSU. If you keep up with the ole sports ball, you know it was a momentous game: it was senior night, the 2013 National Championship team made an […]
Those waiting in the next room
By Vicki Scott Over the last few weeks, some of my previous training at George Wallace Senior Center in Glencoe was put to good use. The center’s director, Pat Hill, shared immense wisdom, and it is my prayer that her advice will not go to waste. In order to get help for some of my […]
In & around SEC football: Week 13 previews
By Cole Frederick/Sports Correspondent Alabama Week 12 Recap The Crimson Tide cruised past UT-Chattanooga, 66-10 last week in UA’s final tune-up game of the season. Alabama outgained the Mocs by a 574 to 233 margin, including 197 yards and three touchdowns through the air from quarterback Jalen Milroe. The Tide rushed for 315 yards and […]